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J.r. Burrows Co.: Founders of the Arts and Crafts Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource for an anthology of writings from William Morris and other artist founders of the arts and crafts movement along with a history of this movement with emphasis on the American segment.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: The Arts and Crafts Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia gives a brief history of the Arts and Crafts Movement, focusing on William Morris and artists working for the William Morris Company.
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Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation: The Arts and Crafts of Storytelling [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In the Arts and Crafts of Storytelling, American folk heroes come to life, help students expand their vocabulary and increase knowledge of figurative language. Students identify figurative language like similes, idioms and hyperboles....
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Arts and Craft

For Students Pre-K - K
Join Daniel Tiger and his friends in this collection of fun, printable activities! From creating puppets and Kindness Loops (just like in the show!) to making thoughtful cards for friends, these worksheets will encourage your child's...
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The Arts and Crafts Society: Decorating the Bungalow

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site, sponsored by the Arts and Crafts Society, there are enlargeable images of Craftsman Style interiors in black and white, and a line drawing of the exterior of a Craftsman home.
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Arts and Crafts of India

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative and well written concise overview of Indian arts and crafts is presented in this site.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Environmental Education: Art and Crafts

For Students 3rd - 5th
A collection of arts and crafts activities to support environmental education or celebrate Earth Day.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Arts and Crafts Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Arts and Crafts movement and the artists involved. There are images on the page and links to artists as well. Site by ArtLex, providing an online art dictionary.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Is There a Difference Between Art and Craft?

For Students 9th - 10th
Where do we get our notions of art vs. craft? Laura Morelli traces the history of how we assign value to the visual arts. [5:30]
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University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Art and Life in Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource about African art and cultures.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arts and Crafts

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details how the term "arts and crafts" came into existence and lists a wealth of links to other encyclopedia articles on different types of arts and crafts. Links are provided for additional...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Incredible Art Magazines and E Zines!

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of links to arts and crafts magazines and e-zines, arranged alphabetically.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: St. Patrick's Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discusses the history of St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns, traditions, and presents links to St. Patrick's Day arts and crafts lessons.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Valentines Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Valentines Day and presents links to Valentine arts and crafts lessons.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Easter

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Easter, its significance in religion, and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Easter arts and crafts lessons and resources.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Halloween

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Halloween and its traditions and customs, and presents links to Halloween arts and crafts lessons.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Holi, the Festival of Colors

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the meaning and history of the Hindu Festival of Colors called Holi and its traditions and customs. Presents recipes for making colors and links to Holi arts and crafts lessons and resources. Also includes videos of Holi...
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Columbia University

Columbia University Libraries: Greene & Greene Architectural Records and Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, this is a vast digitized archive of architectural records and papers from the influential Greene & Greene architects of southern California. Active in...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Art and Crafts: Edible Aquifer

For Students 3rd - 6th
Groundwater is stored in and moves slowly through layers of soil, sand and rocks called aquifers. To help you visualize groundwater, you will make an aquifer, in this case, an edible one. This will show you how groundwater is stored and...
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Persian Arts and Crafts

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about and view traditional Persian art forms, such as painting, poetry, architecture, and pottery.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Maya Civilization for Kids: Art and Crafts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Kids learn about the art and crafts from the Maya civilization including sculpture, carving, painting, and ceramic on this website.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Johnson Museum of Art: Byrdcliffe, Arts and Crafts Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
Byrdcliffe was an artist colony founded in 1902-03 in New York. This exhibition from the Johnson Museum of Art is the first traveling exhibition of Byrdcliffe and it features art objects, historical materials, architecture, music, and...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: The Traditional Arts and Crafts of African Americans Across Five Centuries

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed essay provides an overview of Africa's contributions to American culture while discussing how basket makers, potters, and quilters helped preserve American history through their works.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Christmas

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explains the history of Christmas, its significance in religion, and its traditions and customs. Presents lesson suggestions from teachers and links to Christmas arts and crafts lessons and resources.

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